5 from 21 votes
Easy Baked Meatball Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
Easy Baked Meatball Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls consist of small meatballs nestled in sweet Hawaiian or soft rolls, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, then baked with a seasoned butter glaze. The sliders deliver a combination of savory meat, soft slightly sweet rolls, and melted cheese, warmed through for a convenient party or snack option.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
12
servings (1 each)
Calories:
194 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 12 hawaiian rolls use sweet, butter or use Brioche slider rolls, Keto (low-carb)
- 12 cocktail meatballs thawed (use Italian, beef, chicken, plant-based or turkey)
- 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded or 1 slice of mozzarella cheese per slider (12 slices)
- 2-3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Parmesan Cheese grated for tops of sliders (optional)
- 1 cup marinara sauce warmed, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175° C) and spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with spray oil or line a sheet pan with a sheet of parchment paper.*
- Using a serrated knife, slice the rolls in half lengthwise. *Slice the bottom half slightly thicker than the top of the buns, this will avoid soggy bottoms.
- Place the roll's bottom half onto the baking dish or sheet pan and place a meatball onto each roll. If desired, slice meatball in half and overlap onto each roll.
- Top the meatballs with the sauce and sprinkle or layer the mozzarella cheese on top of the meatballs. Place the roll tops back on top of the meatballs.
- Mix the butter, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Brush the mixture on the top and sides of the rolls.
- Cover with foil and place the sliders in the oven, baking for 15-20 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 7-10 minutes until cheese is melted and sliders are golden. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Use gluten-free or keto rolls and meatballs to accommodate dietary preferences.
- Store cooled leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Reheat in oven covered with foil at 350°F for 5-10 minutes until warmed through, uncover for last few minutes to crisp tops.
- Assemble sliders and add garlic butter topping just before baking to prevent sogginess.
- Freeze fully cooled sliders wrapped tightly for 3-6 months; thaw overnight and reheat covered in oven.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
358mg
(15%)
Potassium
159mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
290IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings (1 each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 358mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.